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Ikea opening day: Nearby businesses preparing for mayhem
The opending day this week will "create more traffic jams", a local cafe manager says.

Calls for yellow-legged hornet trapping in Auckland to be widened
Northland conservationist Brad Windust says authorities need to look at casting the net wider ahead of summer.

Watch: The buzzer-beating shot many fans missed as stream cuts out at worst possible moment in Tall Blacks-Boomers clash
Fans frustrated as tense Tall Blacks loss to Australia in Wellington cuts out on screen.

Rain, storms and wind on the way: What today’s weather means for your week
A slow moving low is forecast for much of the country on Wednesday.

Why Melbourne’s weather could cause havoc for world’s top golfers
Marc Leishman, the club and Golf Australia are adamant that, come Thursday, Royal Melbourne will be ready to show off to the world in all its glory.

Health NZ and nurses union at loggerheads over strike plan
Nurses have been accused of failing to provide 'life preserving services' but the union says a plan for dedicated on-call staff to cover gaps during strike action was rejected.

Adjustment to single pension rate may be prompting women to borrow against homes
Some commentators say it may sometimes be because the adjustment to a "single" pension rate is too tough.

Lawyers criticise ministry's advice to Fisheries Minister Shane Jones on set net fishing
The Environmental Law Initiative has filed court proceedings against the oceans and fisheries minister for failing to protect hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguins, from the risk of extinction.

NZ facing health crisis from chronic methamphetamine use - emergency doctor
The consequences of chronic methamphetamine use are already visible in hospital wards, and it's about to get worse, Dr Paul Quigley says.

Proton VPN slashes its price by 75% with this killer Cyber Monday deal
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How leadership challenges happen in New Zealand politics
Explainer - What happens if National or Labour MPs decide to challenge their party's leaders? Here's what you need to know.

Grab a 2-pack of Matter-certified Kasa Smart plugs for 35% off
Whether you’re just starting your smart home journey or expanding to yet another room, smart plugs are one of the easiest and most versatile devices to get. They can not only turn a lamp on and off, but they can also control small appliances such as space heaters and fans. Now...

Kangas go back-to-back to complete perfect AFLW season
North Melbourne pulled off a perfect season and become the first AFLW team to win back-to-back flags with a 40-point win over the Brisbane Lions.

Relying on forestry for carbon removal is placing 'eggs in one basket', MPs warned
The Climate Change Commission says there are risks with relying on forestry for the country's carbon removal.

Charter School Agency reveals enrolment numbers after telling schools to keep figures under wraps
The number of enrolments had been kept under wraps after the agency told the privately-run, state-funded schools not to reveal their numbers while still setting up.

Infrastructure Commission suggests phased approach to highway builds could counter costs
MPs have voiced concerns at the affordability of the government's Roads of National Significance project at the start of Scrutiny Week.

Why one fund manager is banking on Trump to support falling Bitcoin
The price of Bitcoin has fallen significantly after a volatile year, but experts say having a proponent in the White House is likely to put a floor under its price.

Our Changing World: Planning for good days
What makes a good day, and how can we ensure we have more good days than bad across our lifetimes?

Grab this mid-sized Sonos soundbar with Dolby Atmos for 30% off
Is Netflix in your living room sounding a little flat and lifeless? There’s no easier way to crank up your streaming audio than with a soundbar, and this gem from Sonos is getting an enticing discount for Cyber Monday. On sale now for $349, a $150 discount versus its usual $499 asking price, the second-generation Sonos Beam makes for a great...